Materials and Ecology
5
ECTS Credits
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Goals
In the scope of the course students become acquainted with the basics of materials science and influence of materials and production of materials on environment. The course prepares students for basic and applied research in the field of environmental impact of materials.
Curriculum
1. Basics of materials science:
- physical and chemical properties of materials in relation to composition, crystal structure and microstructure.
2. Environmental impact of materials and production of materials:
- environmentally questionable functional materials and their alternatives,
- ecologically questionable materials production processes and their alternatives,
- ecologically questionable nanomaterials,
- recycling of materials.
3. Ecological aspects in relation to materials for sustainable development:
- materials for renewable and sustainable energy,
- sustainable building materials,
- sustainable biomaterials.
Obligations
Completed second-cycle studies in natural sciences or engineering or completed second-cycle studies in other fields with proven knowledge of fundamentals in the field of this course (certificates, interview).Examination
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